Delhi HC to rehear 52 cases following Justice (*52*) inquiry | India News

NEW DELHI: Delhi excessive court docket has issued a public discover informing that contemporary hearings might be performed in 52 pending cases that have been earlier being heard by a division bench headed by Justice Yashwant (*52*).
These are cases the place the subsequent date of listening to was given however no orders handed. The discover states, “It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that the following matters, previously listed before the division bench comprising Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, in which a next hearing date was assigned but no orders were drawn, shall be re-listed and heard afresh.”
Justice (*52*) was transferred from Delhi HC to Allahabad HC following an ongoing in-house probe into allegations {that a} semi-burnt pile of money was found at his residence final month. A majority of the 52 cases that can now be heard afresh by a brand new bench relate to tax issues, together with GST-related disputes.
Recently, his swearing-in was performed privately as an alternative of on the customary public ceremony after the bar our bodies of Allahabad opposed his switch. Before his switch, Justice (*52*) served at Delhi HC the place his tenure was marked by dealing with key cases throughout constitutional and company regulation.
His title turned embroiled in controversy after a considerable amount of money was allegedly found at his residence throughout a fireplace on March 14. The Supreme Court performed a preliminary inquiry into the matter and revealed a report, however due to the sensitivity of the case, it saved the findings redacted, limiting public and parliamentary entry. SC has additionally constituted an in-house panel comprising three sitting judges to inquire into the matter earlier than additional motion.